They reduced my dose. I fought that for a long time, but reached the end of the road and wasn’t given a choice despite my efforts to push back. Toxicity is the word used. I guess I’ve been on this line of treatment for so long that I’ve built up nastiness and it is really hammering me with side effects.
My issue is that this treatment is keeping me stable at the full dose, but it isn’t making things better. So how can less medicine be as effective? I’m told it is. She said I’m already getting less medicine than someone who weighs more, but that makes sense. I’m still not buying that less medicine an be as effective. I’ll be watching those tumor markers closely.
I can’t change where I’m at so I might as well own it. Maybe I’ll feel better overall? Maybe it will help my lungs? Maybe our upcoming beach vacation will be more enjoyable? Maybe I can eat the things I enjoy without paying for it later? I want to enjoy summer and be able to make plans because I’m more reliable. We shall see.